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Home My Public Portal About2009820BTFMinutes.pdfTybee Island Beach Task Force Minutes: August 20, 2009 Prepared: 9/02/2009 slv Page 1 of 2 Members Present: Amy Lanier, Bert Adams, Cecil DeLorme, Freda Rutherford, Harry Spirides, Harvey Ferrelle, Helen Downing, Henry Levy, Jimmy Burke, John Wylly, Lou Off, Mary McCracken, Wick Searcy William Sprague Members Absent: Dan Parrott, Greg Stoeffler, Mark Smith, Shirley Sessions, Mayor Buelterman Visitors / Ex-Officios Present: Hampton Spradley, Joe Richardson, Diane Schleicher, Paul Wolff CALL TO ORDER (Agenda Item 1): Amy Lanier called the meeting to order. ATTENDANCE AND GUESTS (Agenda Item 2): APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Agenda Item 3): Freda Rutherford moved to approve July minutes. Lou Off seconded. All approved. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS REPORT (Agenda Item 4): 1. Over the next few days beach will be monitored closely for sand erosion due to Hurricane Bill. 2. O & M Manual received a late comment from DNR clarifying who responsibility it would be to perform Sand Compaction Testing. COE is working on getting that clarification as an additional attachment to the current O & M Manual. 3. Channel Impact Study – Mayor requested that General Semonite take another look at the study authority and funding sources to see about reducing or eliminating the financial burden on the City for the next phase of work. Henry Levy made a motion to send a message to the COE stating that we should not have the pay for a study to correct their mistake, specifically the Channel Impact. No seconds were made. Motion was dropped. 2008 RENOURISHMENT (Agenda Item 5): 1. Refund Check Status: Hampton Spradley reported that the refund check is being delayed due to a change in signature. It was decided that instead of having the Grants Chief signature it would need to be the Colonel. The check is now moving through another series of reviews. 2. Sand Fencing Status: Berta Adams reported that the Sand Fencing was not completed because of “The Last Song” movie set. Berta also stated that since the production crew was leaving, it should be completed soon. Amy Lanier asked that Paul Wolff follow up with the City to make sure the Sand Fencing was completed as soon as possible due to Hurricane Bill. 3. Monitoring Status: Lou Off made a motion to present to the City Council the “Summary of Tybee Island Superintendent Responsibilities”, which is page 16 from the O & M Manual, to have the City start completing some of the requirements listed to maintain the beach. William Sprague seconded. All approved. Motion was carried forward. OLD SEA WALL (Agenda Item 6): 1. NOAA/USDI/DNR Response to Col. Kertis’ Letter: Jason said there hasn’t been a response from the letter and they will not pay for it. 2. Hazard Sign Installation Status: No hazard signs have been placed by the COE as of yet; Tybee Island Beach Task Force Minutes: August 20, 2009 Prepared: 9/02/2009 slv Page 2 of 2 3. Monitoring Status: No monitoring is being completed as of yet. Discussion took place about exactly whose responsibility it is to monitor and mark the sea wall areas. Henry Levy made a motion to request the city to write a letter to the COE pointing out that the derelict sea wall and the iron jetties that are perpendicular to the sea wall are under the high tide mark and is therefore in their jurisdiction making them responsible for any injury or death cause by the structures. There was debate about including a letter from Erik Olsen. Vote ended debate. Lou Off seconded the motion. All approved. LNG CROSSOVER DEDICATION STATUS (Agenda Item 7): 1. Diane Schleicher reported that she had been working with DePue Monuments and they recommended a stone with some type of iron plaque because this would last in the elements. The problems with this type of plaque are that the process would at least 8 weeks and the cost is high. Discussion took place about finding a cheaper option and it was decided that other options would be explored. BEACH MANAGEMENT PLAN COMMITTEE UPDATE (Agenda Item 8): 1. Sub-Committee did not meet this month due to members being absent. Another meeting is scheduled for September before the next committee meeting. NORTH BEACH SAND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE UPDATE (Agenda Item 9): 1. Sub-Committee did not meet this month due to members being absent. Another meeting is scheduled for September before the next committee meeting. 2. Discussion took place about the motion that was made by Lou Off at the May meeting about having Erik Olsen or George Ortel investigating moving the accreting sand. Diane stated that she wanted to meet with Amy and other members to discuss the scope of work for the Engineer. Because the original motion made by Lou only included North Beach, Berta Adams suggested that the study be more inclusive. NOURISHMENT AND FUNDING COMMITTEE UPDATE (Agenda Item 10): 1. Harvey Farrell reported that the sub-committee did meet. He passed out a report. a. Bill Sprague wants to put into effect a timeline of appealing to the Federal Government. b. Harvey read the spending for 2008. Harvey suggested that one penny be taken from the Hotel/Motel tax and be designated for Beach Renourishment and also that money be taken from SPLOST funds and designated for the Renourishment. c. A motion was made by Berta Adams to have the City consider taking one penny from the funds already received by Hotel/Motel tax and designate it for the Beach Renourishment. Lou amended the motion by adding 10% of the funds received from parking revenue to also designate to the renourishment. Jimmy Burke seconded the motion with the amendment. All approved. Motion will be brought to the council. OLD BUSINESS (Agenda Item 11): NEW BUSINESS (Agenda Item 12): MEETING ADJOURNED (Agenda Item 13):